ESPN embraces eSports with a dedicated gaming section
"It's not a sport, it's a competition," Skipper said at a media conference in 2014. "Chess is a competition. Checkers is a competition. Mostly I'm interested in doing real sports." Despite these comments, this shows ESPN and company aren't afraid to step outside their comfort zone and adapt to a new era. You can take a look at the dedicated page here, which ESPN says marks its commitment to a growing audience of people who love eSports.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/14/espn-e-sports-dedicated-coverage/
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DeluxeHazardPosted:
TayIor No, gaming is a hobby. A fun pastime. It is not a sport, and should not be on ESPN.
Soccer is a hobby. Baseball is a hobby. Running is a hobby. If all of those are hobbies, then why are they on ESPN? Gaming is a new form of sports that might not involve much physical movement, but it requires incredible amounts of mental ability and teamwork, something which most to all other sports require.
KatsumiPosted:
This is really cool.
I honestly love the fact that Gaming is slowly being accepted as a sport
It's honestly just as viable as a competitive activity as soccer, football and all other sports. Imo it fits all the criteria
I honestly love the fact that Gaming is slowly being accepted as a sport
Mickers Annoys me that gaming is a sport to be honest.
It's honestly just as viable as a competitive activity as soccer, football and all other sports. Imo it fits all the criteria
RepBanditPosted:
Mickers Annoys me that gaming is a sport to be honest.
I agree with you mickers.
It's stupid IMO
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